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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.36, 9.54 and 5.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.36, 9.54 and 5.23 is: 7.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.36 : 9.54 = 5.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.36/9.54 = 5.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.36x = 9.54 × 5.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.36x = 49.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.87/6.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.84

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